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BENGALURU: The bypolls to Davanagere South and Bagalkot Assembly constituencies on Thursday (April 9) is set to be a cliffhanger, with both the Ruling Congress and the Opposition BJP campaigning intensely to win the two seats. The bypolls were necessitated following the demise of veteran Congress leaders Shamanur Shivashankarappa (Davanagere South) and HY Meti (Bagalkot). The results that will be declared on May 4 will reveal whether there was any anti-incumbency factor working against the Sid ...Read More >
Bengaluru, April 7 (SocialNews.XYZ) Senior BJP leader and opposition leader in the Karnataka Assembly, R. Ashoka, said that the forthcoming bye-election will witness a contest between the poor and the rich, and the Congress will lose. Speaking at a press conference in Bengaluru, he said that in Davanagere and Bagalkot, the election is being fought between the poor and the rich. Since Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has said "Make the poor win," the BJP has fielded poor candidates. It can be noted t ...Read More >
Bengaluru, April 7 (SocialNews.XYZ) Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, Deputy CM D.K. Shivakumar, and Congress leaders on Tuesday issued a joint statement accusing the Central government of "triggering a severe" LPG and fuel crisis in Karnataka, which they claimed has affected the livelihoods of lakhs of people, including auto drivers, small traders and gig workers. The Congress leaders, including KPCC General Secretary and Karnataka In-Charge Randeep Singh Surjewala, alleged that more than ...Read More >
Davanagere (Karnataka), April 6 (SocialNews.XYZ) Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Monday took a sharp dig at former Prime Minister Deve Gowda, Union Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy and BJP leader and Leader of the Opposition Chalavadi Narayanaswamy, reminding the media of their past remarks against the BJP, RSS and Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Responding to questions from reporters in Davanagere, CM Siddaramaiah questioned the credibility of these leaders, who are now aligned with the BJP. ...Read More >
Davanagere, April 2 (SocialNews.XYZ) Responding to charges of encouraging family politics while selecting candidates for by-elections, Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar questioned whether there is no family politics in the BJP and JD(S). Responding to media queries in Davanagere on Thursday, when asked about the BJP's allegation that a single family dominates politics in Davanagere, he said, "Shivashankarappa and his son have been in politics for many years. This exists in all parties." It ...Read More >
Bagalkot: The bye-election to the Bagalkot Assembly constituency has turned into a high-stakes political contest, with both the ruling Congress and the BJP mounting aggressive campaigns to secure victory. The seat fell vacant following the death of senior Congress MLA, H.Y. Meti, a close associate of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah. The Congress has fielded his son, Umesh Meti, banking on sympathy and the Chief Minister's extensive campaigning. Siddaramaiah has already completed two days of campaig ...Read More >
Bagalkot (Karnataka), April 2 (SocialNews.XYZ) The bye-election to the Bagalkot Assembly constituency has turned into a high-stakes political contest, with both the ruling Congress and the BJP mounting aggressive campaigns to secure victory. The seat fell vacant following the death of senior Congress MLA, H.Y. Meti, a close associate of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah. The Congress has fielded his son, Umesh Meti, banking on sympathy and the Chief Minister's extensive campaigning. Siddaramaiah has ...Read More >
Union Minister for Heavy Industries and Steel H.D. Kumaraswamy said he would hold a detailed interaction with the media after December 20 to highlight what he termed the failures of the Congress government in Karnataka. "I have many issues to speak about and will share them after December 20," Mr. Kumaraswamy told reporters during a brief interaction in Mysuru on December 16. The former Chief Minister, who was in the city for his 67th birthday celebrations, visited the Sri Chamundeshwari Temple ...Read More >
Mysore/Mysuru: On the occasion of his 66th birthday, Union Minister for Steel and Heavy Industries H.D. Kumaraswamy visited Chamundeshwari temple atop Chamundi Hill this noon and offered his obeisance to the deity. Earlier, Kumaraswamy, also a former Karnataka Chief Minister, who came from Bengaluru by road, was accorded a warm welcome by JD(S) and BJP supporters in front of 'Payana', a vintage car Museum on Mysuru-Bengaluru road. Welcoming the Union Minister, the supporters burst crackers and ...Read More >
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has indicated he will complete his five-year term. This comes amid ongoing speculation about a potential leadership change. Siddaramaiah stated his continuation depends on the Congress high command's decision. He acknowledged multiple chief ministerial aspirants within the party. The media's persistent questioning fuels these leadership change discussions. Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Monday said he would continue in office for the full five yea ...Read More >
Bengaluru: Deputy chief minister DK Shivakumar Sunday hit back at Union minister HD Kumaraswamy, calling him an "empty trunk" and accusing him of lacking "education and common sense" after the latter alleged corruption in the state's property khata conversion drive.Kumaraswamy had claimed that the Congress govt was charging 5% of the property value to convert B-katha sites to A-katha, calling it a money-making exercise. Dismissing the charge, Shivakumar said, "We are just charging Rs 500 as a fe ...Read More >
Kumaraswamy described the initiative as a "bogus exercise" and branded it "daylight robbery in the guise of reform", urging citizens not to pay any money towards the Khata conversion. Speaking at a press conference, Kumaraswamy made an open appeal to Bengaluru residents,"Do not pay a single rupee for this." Predicting that a JD(S)-BJP alliance would form the government within two years, he claimed that Khata conversions would later be implemented "at minimal cost", calling the government's des ...Read More >
Bengaluru, Oct 25 (SocialNews.XYZ) Union Minister for Heavy Industries and Steel H.D. Kumaraswamy on Saturday sharply criticised the Congress-led Karnataka government, stating that the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) issue is being highlighted by the state government to cover its own failures. Speaking to the media in Bengaluru, he said that the RSS cannot be banned, and questioned why the government constantly talks about the organisation. "What have they achieved? Why waste time discussing ...Read More >
With elections to the Greater Bengaluru Authority on the horizon, the BJP-JD(S) coalition partners have decided to set up separate coordination committees for the GBA region and Karnataka for effectively tackling the government over various issues. With elections to the Greater Bengaluru Authority on the horizon, the BJP-JD(S) coalition partners have decided to set up separate coordination committees for the GBA region and Karnataka for effectively tackling the government over various issues. ...Read More >
Bengaluru: BJP's high command is preparing to take on governing Congress in Karnataka by strengthening its partnership with NDA ally JD(S) on the lines of the Bihar model. In Bihar, the BJP-led alliance is contesting assembly polls without naming a chief ministerial face, despite incumbent Nitish Kumar being in the fray. A similar arrangement with JD(S) is being planned for the 2028 Karnataka assembly elections. BJP and JD(S), who came together for last year's Lok Sabha elections, had initially ...Read More >
Karnataka DyCM DK Shivakumar slammed the BJP and Union government, saying they are not concerned about farmers. He urged action to secure funds for irrigation projects including Upper Krishna, Mekedatu, and Mahadayi. Raichur: Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Wednesday challenged the state BJP leaders to join hands with him in putting pressure on the Centre to secure funds for the state's irrigation projects. Add Asianet Newsable as a Preferred Source Addressing Congress party ...Read More >
Biocon chief Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw met Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar to discuss Bengaluru's growth and innovation. This meeting follows a public disagreement over the city's infrastructure, with Shaw previously highlighting poor road conditions and garbage management. Shivakumar had earlier suggested industrialists could develop roads themselves if dissatisfied. Biocon chief and industrialist Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw on Tuesday morning met Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar ...Read More >
BENGALURU: The debate over Bengaluru's crumbling civic infrastructure is drawing more attention after industrialist Harsh Goenka backed Biocon founder Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw. Goenka criticised Karnataka's top politicians for targeting those who raise civic concerns instead of fixing the issues. RPG Enterprises Chairman Harsh Goenka, in a post on X on Sunday said, "It's unfortunate how thin-skinned our politicians are. When Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw spoke up about Bengaluru's crumbling infrastructure, in ...Read More >
The exchange between Biocon chairperson Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw and Karnataka deputy chief minister DK Shivakumar has reignited debate over Bengaluru's infrastructure crisis. Biocon chairperson Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw has responded sharply to Karnataka deputy chief minister DK Shivakumar's remarks suggesting she had a "personal agenda" in criticising Bengaluru's crumbling infrastructure. Shivakumar, while leading his "Bengaluru Nadige" walk in KR Puram on Sunday, questioned why Shaw had not spoken up d ...Read More >
BENGALURU: The feud between Karnataka deputy CM DK Shivakumar and two of Bengaluru's most prominent corporate captains -- Biocon chairperson Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw and former Infosys director TV Mohandas Pai -- escalated Sunday over the city's crumbling infrastructure.Mazumdar-Shaw hit back at Shivakumar's remarks that those criticising govt's handling of Bengaluru's civic issues had a "personal agenda" and had remained silent during previous administrations."Not true. Both TV Mohandas Pai and I ha ...Read More >
Bengaluru, Oct 19 (PTI) Responding to repeated criticism from some industry leaders about Bengaluru's infrastructure issues, Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar said on Sunday that he is open to criticism but some people are doing it too much, and he will remain unfazed by such things. Asserting that the government is taking measures to fix these issues, Shivakumar, who is also the Minister in-charge for Bengaluru development. said that people have given the Congress government an op ...Read More >
The Karnataka government is facing embarrassment after netizens raised questions over the credibility of certificates claiming 'world records' for the highest number of women availing free travel tickets under the Shakti scheme and the Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) as the most award-winning road transport corporation. On October 16, Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah posted on X: "Karnataka enters the global stage with two historic world records - certified by the London Book of Wor ...Read More >
Bengaluru: The state govt's claim of world records for the Shakti scheme and Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) has sparked a political and social media storm, with opposition parties and netizens questioning the credibility of the certificates. The controversy erupted after chief minister Siddaramaiah posted photographs on X asserting that the state had set global benchmarks for free rides for women.On Thursday, Siddaramaiah shared two photographs on X stating that Karnataka had ...Read More >
Bengaluru, Oct 17 (PTI) The Siddaramaiah-led Karnataka government seems to have fallen for a fake certificate issued by a so-called "London Book of World Records" appreciating its Shakti guarantee scheme, prompting ridicule from opposition BJP and the JD(S). After the expose by the BJP, the CM's Office (CMO) is now looking into the matter. Three days ago, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah had said that his government's 'Shakti' scheme, facilitating free bus rides for all women domiciled in the state ...Read More >
I will not react to the statements of Nara Lokesh or someone else. There are 25 lakh IT professionals and 2 lakh foreigners working in Bengaluru. Bengaluru's contribution to the country is immense, says Karnataka Deputy CM. Andhra Pradesh IT Minister Nara Lokesh took a veiled jibe at Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar amid their banter over Google's pledge to invest $15 billion over the next five years to establish a one-gigawatt-scale Artificial Intelligence (AI) hub in Visakhapatna ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Andhra Pradesh IT Minister Nara Lokesh took a subtle dig at Karnataka IT-BT Minister Priyank Kharge on X, saying, "They say Andhra food is spicy -- looks like some of our investments have also turned out to be too hot for them to handle," adding a chilli emoji for effect. The remark came amid an ongoing war of words between Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka over Google's ₹1.3 lakh crore investment in Visakhapatnam, which is expected to generate around 30,000 jobs. Recently, Priyank Kharg ...Read More >
Bengaluru, Oct 14 (SocialNews.XYZ) Karnataka IT and BT Minister Priyank Kharge on Tuesday responded sharply to a social media post by Biocon Chairperson Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw, who had criticised the poor condition of roads and garbage management in Bengaluru. Kharge questioned whether such criticism would be tolerated in states like Maharashtra or Uttar Pradesh, saying Karnataka's government takes "constructive criticism positively." Speaking to reporters, Kharge said, "Here, we take constructiv ...Read More >
The Karnataka State Pollution Control Board has ordered the immediate closure of the Bigg Boss Kannada studio in Bidadi, Bengaluru South, citing violations of environmental laws. The studio, run by Vels Studios and Entertainment, lacked required consents under the Water and Air Pollution Acts. Authorities warned of penalties for non-compliance and have sought local administrative support to enforce the order. The Karnataka State Pollution Control Board (KSPCB) has ordered the immediate closure ...Read More >
Bengaluru: The Karnataka State Pollution Control Board shutting down the studio hosting Kannada Big Boss reality show, which is housed inside an amusement park at Bidadi in the Bengaluru outskirts has raked up a politician controversy. While the opposition BJP and JD(S) have targeted the Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar of 'witch hunting' Kannada actor Sudeep. Sudeep is anchor of Big Boss Kannada reality show. In March, during the inauguration of the Bengaluru International Film Festival, ...Read More >
Bengaluru, Oct 1 (PTI) Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Wednesday defended the Social and Educational Survey -- widely referred to as the "caste census" -- underway in the state, asserting that the data from the survey will help ensure equality in society. The CM also hit out at the opposition BJP, alleging that the party wants inequality to persist in society because it wants the supremacy of one community to continue. "This is a Social and Educational Survey. There is inequality in s ...Read More >
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